This course integrates all prior accounting, business, and economics courses as final preparation for the student's entry into the business world or graduate studies. Case studies and computer simulations are utilized to enable students to gain an understanding of business operations and the application of business principles.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing Business Administration, Accounting, or Economics majors, BUSAD 109 Spreadsheet Applications, grades of "C-" or better in ACCT 031 Principles of Accounting I, ACCT 032 Principles of Accounting II, ECON 053 Macroeconomic Principles, ECON 054 Microeconomic Principles, BUSAD 100 Principles of Management and BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing, or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each semester.)
BUSAD 109 Spreadsheet Applications (1 hours)
This course is an introduction to spreadsheet applications for business, economics, and accounting. Emphasis will be placed on spreadsheet basics such as creating, organizing, and linking worksheets; editing and formatting cells; entering data; creating simple formulas; using simple functions (e.g., average, sum, fill, etc.); and, with the Excel Chart Wizard, creating basic graphs. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of spreadsheets and their functionality as preparation for business, economics, and accounting courses.
No Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental major or minor.
(Normally offered each semester.)
ACCT 031 Principles of Accounting I (3 hours)
This is an introduction to the basic accounting model and the framework for developing financial statements. The major focus is on the study of generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to the measurement of income and the presentation of a firm's financial position.
(Normally offered each semester.)
ACCT 032 Principles of Accounting II (3 hours)
The role of accounting in the formation and capitalization of corporations is studied. Other topics include cash flow, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, and basic managerial accounting.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in ACCT 031 Principles of Accounting I.
(Normally offered each semester.)
ECON 053 Macroeconomic Principles (3 hours)
An examination of the macroeconomic theories, problems, and policies of the U.S. economy. Topics include supply and demand, a description of the main sectors of the economy, and the role of government in stabilizing the economy with monetary and fiscal policies.
(Normally offered each semester.)
ECON 054 Microeconomic Principles (3 hours)
An examination of the microeconomic theories, problems, and policies of the U.S. economy. Topics include the theory of the firm, market structures, and current economic issues such as income distribution, antitrust policy, poverty, the farm problem, and international trade.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 053 Macroeconomic Principles strongly recommended.
(Normally offered each semester.)
BUSAD 100 Principles of Management (3 hours)
An introduction to management theory and practice. Students explore the history of management and the environment in which managers operate. Classroom discussion focuses on the basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
(Normally offered each semester.)
BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing (3 hours)
Students examine the role of marketing in society with an introduction to the fundamentals of strategic marketing planning and the development of the marketing mix. Topics include buyer behavior, market segmentation, distribution, pricing policies, communication strategies, and product development.
(Normally offered each semester.)
